Melloblocco – International Bouldering Festival
Melloblocco is an international bouldering meeting which in Val Masino finds one of the most interesting and evocative places in the Alps for climbing on granite, from blocks to large...
ROCK CLIMBING
Calendar of global rock climbing festivals
The events featuring in the calendar and map view below have been selected by the UIAA Rock Climbing Working Group to appear on the UIAA’s annual calendar of rock climbing festivals worldwide. The main criteria being that the festivals are open to international climbers. To submit your festival for consideration please email UIAA News. Profiled festivals also receive exposure on the UIAA’s social media channels.
The criteria for festivals being featured in the calendar is as follows:
Fully Recognised Festival
- Is open to international participants
- Proven delivery, highest international standards
- UIAA ethos
- Caters for youth climbers
- Organisers Rock Climbing workshops/clinics and promotes safe practice in all styles of climbing appropriate to the region or venue
- Evidence of sustainable climbing initiatives
Development Festival
- Early-stage events (1–4 years old)
- Focused on local participation and community development.
- Aligned with UIAA Ethos.
- Limited international reach but open, for example, to expats or climbers from neighbouring countries.
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Flashy Foxy Mini Fest
Flash Foxy originated to empower women climbers and offer a virtual space to connect over climbing, being outside together, and building community. The inaugural Women’s Climbing Festival in 2016 helped...
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Hvar Climbing Festival
The Hvar Climbing Festival is a growing international climbing gathering that highlights the limestone sport climbing of Croatia’s Adriatic islands. 4–7 June 2026 Hvar Island, Croatia (festival base around Jelsa)...
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Petzl Frankenjura Climbing Festival
The Petzl Frankenjura Climbing Festival is one of the largest climbing gatherings in the German-speaking world. Hosted in the village of Königstein, the festival celebrates the historic pocketed limestone climbing...
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Oh My Bloc 2026
Oh My Bloc is a bouldering festival, held in Milly-la-Forêt (France), aiming to inform and educate climbers who are as passionate as we are about climbing in an environmentally-friendly way....
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BMC International Summer Meet 2026
The BMC have announced that its next International Summer Meet will take place on: 13-21 June 2026 Llanberis, North Wales, UK This meet will once again bring together climbers from...
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Climb Angola Festival
The 3rd edition of the Climb Angola Festival will be held from 24 July - 3 August 2026. The event features an amazing 10 days of climbing, highlining, route development...
Festivals must meet the following criteria:
- Inspiring – clear vision and engaging programme serving the climbing community, great atmosphere
- Inclusive – open to diverse participants. Additionally, events specifically targeting giving a safe space for minority groups welcomed.
- Well organised – clear logistics and communication
- Safety aware – appropriate risk management. Safety aware extends to participants arriving from abroad with appropriate guidance. Participant self-acknowledgement of risk.
- Environmentally responsible – respect for nature, erosion
- Community focused – strong local relationships, tourism, local projects
- UIAA ethos aligned
Further specifics will be provided in a detailed document in due course.
Additional expectations for full festivals
- Established reputation and track record
- Professional organisation and systems
- Advanced programme
- Strong safety framework
- Sustainability strategy
- Partnerships and endorsement
- Measurable impact
Festival pathway
Development or emerging festivals can progress to full UIAA festival status through growth in quality, reach, and organisation.
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UIAA Rock Climbing Festival Award
From 2015-2019, and as part of its rock climbing activities, the UIAA organised a Rock Climbing Festival Award. Details on former winners can be found below.
Would you like to discuss rock climbing festivals with the UIAA?
Contact the UIAA with details about your initiative:
